The Hottest Wedding Trends Right Now

Wedding pros, HGTV fans and real brides share the trends they're inspired by right now and what might be just around the corner.

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Flower Crowns

"Hair flowers. Can't wait for this trend to trickle down from Pinterest/magazines to real wedding bookings. It's a '60s, '70s throwback, but can be totally modern. Great for flower girls — keeps their hands free, makes them feel like they're wearing a 'princess' crown." -Facebook fan Bloom Boxx

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Rustic Overtones

Art Deco Elegance

"'Gatsby-inspired' is the big buzz word. If you're looking to evoke the Gatsby feeling, go for a majestic museum or grand hall and accent your ensemble with a few art deco accessories and a few glamorous elements of decor." -Sara Murray, BHLDN Stylist

Sweet Spreads

"Instead of a traditional wedding cake, we got a bunch of pretty little cakes from Miette in San Francisco. This way there were a bunch of awesome flavors to try." -April V. Walters, 29, San Francisco, CA

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Prints + Pattern

"We're seeing more prints in wedding decor, from sweet florals to graphic prints like stripes and chevron, or even plaids. Go bold in color or use metallic and shades of white for a more subtle palette. Prints are absolutely stunning and add an unexpected element to your wedding decor." -Sara Murray, BHLDN Stylist

All Things Vintage

"Vintage ... it's just such a reminder of the past when my grandparents were married and life was simple." -Facebook fan Julie Zieg

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Photo Booth Fun

"We really liked having a photo booth guest book! It was a great way to get a memento of our smiling guests." -Courtney P.K., 36, San Francisco, CA

Stripped-Down Desserts

"Naked cakes! I love that they can look rustic or chic and the fillings and cake take center stage instead of icing or inedible fondant." -Facebook fan Milica Simmons Carter

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Offbeat Attire

"The dress is more creative. The brides are more daring at making bolder choices." -Sabrina Soto, The High Low Project

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Succulents Everywhere

"We used succulents in our centerpieces, corsages and boutonnieres. We were also able to give away and re-plant the succulents after the wedding." -Courtney P.K., 36, San Francisco, CA

Whiteout

"White is a strong trend for the bridal party and even wedding guests. No longer is it a faux pas to wear white to a wedding — we're seeing bridesmaids pop up in white left and right." -Sara Murray, BHLDN Stylist

Doughnut Towers

Monochromatic + Ombre Accents

"For this upcoming year, I see ombre as a trend that will continue to pop up in wedding decor — using tonal pieces to accent bridesmaids' ensembles, ombre cakes and monochromatic colors in overall decor." -Sara Murray, BHLDN Stylist

Seaside Ceremonies

Birdcages

"I love the concept of using vintage/antique birdcages to collect the cards and well wishes." -Facebook fan LaToya Nana Yaa Robinson

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Bold Palettes

"Color trends include pastel shades of coral, pink, mint, gray, yellow and lavender, but there are bold colors like plum, navy, and black and white making a strong showing this year, too." -Facebook fan Linda Sawyer

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Going Retro

"I would like [my wedding] to be like a 1950s garden party!" -Facebook fan Esther Garnier

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Paper Flowers

Family Ties

"The salute to the couple's heritage. My daughter had a picture of her grandparents and parents with their wedding cakes. The cake topper was the one her parents used. And the bride and groom from her grandparents' cake was placed on the cake, too." -Facebook fan Alice Carroll Noe